Iya Lindahl is an American professional beach volleyball player. Starting as early as 8 years old, it is safe to say she was born to play. She played four years at Cal-Berkley and then transferred to Loyola Marymount University to play her graduate year for their sand volleyball program. She made her first AVP pro main draw in 2018 in Hermosa beach, and has made multiple appearances on the tour, as well as the regional scene.
Tune in, as we chat up the impact of college training to help prep for the pros, coach John Mayer, areas in which she improved the last year, things she would like to do better in the future, the defining moment that made her feel she can make a career of this, how she started playing, being able to take criticism, learning more about her own game through coaching kids, conquering psychological hang ups, her path to the main draw at Hermosa and Manhattan Beach, physical challenges and weather conditions, and MORE!
